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B301 VWS

1985 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,559 mi
Last recorded13,559 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Escort52,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB301 VWS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 13,559 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 11,549 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 92,301 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 6,278 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 6,251 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 3,907 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 1,318 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 1,318 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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B301 VWS is a 1985 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B301 VWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B301 VWS registered?

B301 VWS is a 1985 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B301 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B301 VWS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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